Home > United States of America > Nebraska > Gosper County > Elwood > Elwood Cemetery > Vira C. Biesecker Way

Vira C. Biesecker Way

View larger map

1 / 3

2 / 3

3 / 3

❮ ❯

Vira C. Biesecker Way

Birth	:	1 Dec 1920 Palisade, Hitchcock County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	15 Feb 2014 Bertrand, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5999300, -99.8397300
Description	:	Vira C. Way, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Bertrand Nursing Home, Bertrand, Nebraska. Vira was born December 1, 1920 at Palisade, Nebraska, the daughter of Marshall Kersey and Nancy Temperance (Hibbs) Biesecker. Vira was baptized on April 17, 1960 at the Smithfield (NE.) Methodist Church by Pastor Russell Brown. Vira grew up at Smithfield, Nebraska and received her education from Smithfield (NE.) Public School. Following her education, Vira was united in marriage to Orien "Hank" Way on June 29, 1940 at Norton, Kansas and to this union four children were born: twin daughters who were born... Read More	Vira C. Way, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Bertrand Nursing Home, Bertrand, Nebraska. Vira was born December 1, 1920 at Palisade, Nebraska, the daughter of Marshall Kersey and Nancy Temperance (Hibbs) Biesecker. Vira was baptized on April 17, 1960 at the Smithfield (NE.) Methodist Church by Pastor Russell Brown. Vira grew up at Smithfield, Nebraska and received her education from Smithfield (NE.) Public School. Following her education, Vira was united in marriage to Orien "Hank" Way on June 29, 1940 at Norton, Kansas and to this union four children were born: twin daughters who were born at rest and daughter, Sharon Kay and son, Kenneth Leroy. The family made their home at Smithfield, Nebraska where Vira enjoyed life being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was also employed as a telephone operator and Post Master in Smithfield for several years. Later in years, Vira was employed by Plectron in Overton, Nebraska until its closing and then worked at Pamida, Lexington Nebraska from 1975 until her retirement in 1986. Through the years, Vira enjoyed her membership of the Eagles Auxiliary and was a member of the Methodist faith in the communities in which she lived. Vira enjoyed reading, playing cards, bingo and traveling, especially to California to visit her sisters. She also enjoyed fishing with her grandchildren and loved attending their sporting events. Due to failing health, in 2010 Vira began to make her home at the Bertrand Nursing Home, Bertrand, Nebraska. Vira was preceded in death by: husband, Orien "Hank" Way; parents; twin daughters, Arlene and Eileen Way; granddaughter, Melanie Oman; brothers, Eugene and Wayne Biesecker; sisters, Erma Forsyth, Eileen Hayes, June Way and Joan Mercer. Vira leaves to mourn her passing; daughter, Sharon Kay (Richard) Oman of Omaha, Nebraska; son, Kenneth (Joyce) Way of Smithfield, Nebraska; grandchildren, Michael Oman and his wife, Merley, Michele Roy and her husband, Michael, Mark Oman and his wife, Debbie, Monte Oman, Vanji Vosler and her husband, Shad, Dusty Way and his wife, Casandra; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Services for Vira C. Way were conducted at the United Methodist Church, Bertrand, Nebraska on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mary Fuller as officiator. Interment was in Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Nebraska.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Vira C. Biesecker Way's memorial?
Vira C. Biesecker Way's memorial is located at: Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Gosper County, USA.
When did Vira C. Biesecker Way death?
Vira C. Biesecker Way death on 15 Feb 2014 in Bertrand, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Vira C. Biesecker Way's memorial?
Latitude: 40.5999300
Longitude: -99.8397300

Family Members:

Parent

Marshall Kersey Biesecker

(1887 - 1955)

Nancy Maude Temperance Hibbs Biesecker

(1892 - 1986)

Spouse

Orien “Hank” Way

(1916 - 1966)

Morris D. Wickard

(1925 - 1996)

Siblings

Erma Irene “Shorty” Biesecker Forsyth

(1910 - 1993)

Eugene E. Biesecker

(1912 - 1970)

Wayne Clarence Biesecker

(1916 - 2001)

Eileen Alberta Biesecker Robb Hayes

(1918 - 1995)

Children

Arlene Way

(1943 - 1943)

Eileen Way

(1943 - 1943)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elwood Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5999300, -99.8397300

2. Quakerville Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6189003, -99.8097000

3. Hope Lutheran Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5667500, -99.6800000

4. Robb Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6710691, -99.6996001

5. Homerville Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4668999, -99.8593979

6. Pioneer Cemetery
Eustis, Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6632810, -100.0013730

7. Keely Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5727500, -99.6563500

8. Fairfield Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4672012, -99.7549973

9. Salem East Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4972000, -99.9803009

10. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4664001, -99.9250031

11. Salem West Cemetery
Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4968987, -99.9886017

12. Eustis East Cemetery
Eustis, Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6714100, -100.0199780

13. Yoder Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4957000, -99.6845500

14. McGuire Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4380989, -99.8664017

15. Immanuel Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5682983, -99.6283035

16. Westview Cemetery
Eustis, Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6708740, -100.0380710

17. Evergreen Cemetery
Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5689011, -100.0571976

18. Highland Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5194016, -99.6430969

19. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4206500, -99.8672000

20. Plum Creek Massacre Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6726840, -99.6058220

21. Adullam Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6265000, -99.5856000

22. First United Methodist Church Columbarium
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7810000, -99.7397000

23. Saint Anns Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7789001, -99.7114029

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7639008, -99.6791992